GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

Random words

WordMeaning
remissionthe act or process of remitting
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
contrivedevise
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
buoyanthaving buoyancy
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor